LIFELONG FAMILY LINKS
TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE HEALTH AND TO PROMOTE THE WEFLFARE OF CHILDREN WITH MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES LIVING IN OR ASSOCIATED WITH THE LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH THROUGH THE PROVISION OF RESPITE CARE FOR FAMILIES WITH SUCH CHILDREN.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £301,688 for the year ended 31 March 2026, resulting in total funds of £2,140,129. The trustees have established a reserves policy target of £200,000 to £300,000, and the actual unrestricted reserves of £1,747,887 significantly exceed this range. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards.
What the accounts disclose
“the trustees have determined that the appropriate level of reserves is in the range £200,000 to £300,000 would be reasonably adequate for a charity of our size.” — page 5
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2026)
Trustees
- JUNE DOUGLAS
- Ryan Hyacinthe
- SANDRA YAMOAH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £875k | £573k |
| 31/03/2025 | £877k | £512k |
| 31/03/2024 | £755k | £463k |
| 31/03/2023 | £532k | £391k |
| 31/03/2022 | £452k | £402k |
Common questions
Is LIFELONG FAMILY LINKS financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £301,688 for the year ended 31 March 2026, resulting in total funds of £2,140,129. The trustees have established a reserves policy target of £200,000 to £300,000, and the actual unrestricted reserves of £1,747,887 significantly exceed this range. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable standards. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LIFELONG FAMILY LINKS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LIFELONG FAMILY LINKS as a grant recipient include WALCOT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WALCOT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £30k | On the right track – developing employment skills in disadvantaged SEND young people |
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | FY2025 | £30k | |
| WALCOT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £25k | On the right track |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/07/2023 | £10k | MH - Fun&Friends - a youth club for SEND young people |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/11/2021 | £10k | Being active - improving the health of young disabled men |
| UK government | 25/06/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/08/2019 | £107k | Acting on Young People's Mental Health and Wellbeing |
| Sport England | 12/06/2019 | £10k | Sporting opportunities for disabled young people |
| London Borough of Southwark | 01/04/2019 | £45k | Grant to Lifelong Family Links |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/11/2018 | £10k | Music Workshops for SEND young people |
| London Borough of Southwark | 01/04/2018 | £45k | Grant to Lifelong Family Links |
| London Borough of Southwark | 01/04/2017 | £45k | Grant to Lifelong Family Links |
| London Borough of Southwark | 01/04/2016 | £45k | Grant to Lifelong Family Links |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/05/2015 | £10k | The Intro Art Project |
| Sport England | 01/02/2013 | £118k | Sporting Project for Disabled Young People |